The most common causes of cat toilet problems – and fortunately, most easily fixed – are definitely the kitty litter boxes themselves. While there are many possible causes for cats urinating or defecating outside the box, the cat box should be the first place you look. Here’s a quick checklist of potential litterbox issues that could . . . → Read More: Kitty Litter Boxes: Eight Reasons Why Cats Boycott The Box

Dealing with litter box problems can be frustrating and confusing for you and for your cat as well. If you’re patient, kind, and understanding, you can find a solution that works for both of you. If you’re not, the problem will just get worse.

When it comes to outside-the-box toilet activities, some cats have a spread-the-wealth mentality; every place is fair game. But others develop an attachment to one spot and will return to it over and over. Here are some ways to convince Kitty not to use a particular place in your house as a substitute litter box.

If your daily routine includes doing a room-to-room “sniff search” to discover where Kitty struck last, you know how frustrating and upsetting cat urine problems can be. But don’t give up – there are solutions. And the first step is understanding the situation. Here are some steps to figuring out what’s really going on.